Question

explain the formation of magnesium chloride

Answer 1

Mg forms ionic bond to Cl by donating its valence electrons to two Cl atoms. ... It can achieve an octet by gaining one valence electron to form Cl⁻. nobel.scas.bcit.ca. The oppositely charges of the magnesium and chloride ions attract each other and form ionic bonds.Feb 16, 2014

Answer 2

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Mg forms ionic bond to Cl by donating its valence electrons to two Cl atoms. ... It can achieve an octet by gaining one valence electron to form Cl⁻. nobel.scas.bcit.ca. The oppositely charges of the magnesium andchloride ions attract each other and form ionic bonds.

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